1
as in scheme
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
used every device and stratagem he knew to prevent his son's marriage
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
the salesclerk tried to sell me a new device for grooming cats
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as in genius
devices plural
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week
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Recent Examples of device
When a prototype app is finished, Meta employees will test it before its full public launch for both iPhones and Android devices, the documents state.
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 June 2026
By the time LivaNova launched a pivotal trial for its vagus nerve stimulator to treat heart failure in 2018, similar devices had shown mixed results.
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Katie Palmer,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The devices delivered both high fill factors and strong overall power output.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
These smart sports glasses integrate an action camera, open-ear headphones, walkie-talkie and premium lenses into a single device that remains remarkably lightweight.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
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Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 June 2026
By the time LivaNova launched a pivotal trial for its vagus nerve stimulator to treat heart failure in 2018, similar devices had shown mixed results.
—
Katie Palmer,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The devices delivered both high fill factors and strong overall power output.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
These smart sports glasses integrate an action camera, open-ear headphones, walkie-talkie and premium lenses into a single device that remains remarkably lightweight.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for device
Recent Examples of Synonyms for device
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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The handle of the FieldSpork incorporates two fold-out tools.
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The tools now entering those classrooms are more powerful and far less accountable than anyone writing that legislation could have imagined.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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Combining all the hits of a Southern breakfast (eggs, hashbrowns, sausage) into one oven-ready dish is a stroke of pure genius that lends itself to occasion brunches and morning celebrations.
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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The company’s instruments are useful to astronomers and are often found in remote observatories like Starfront.
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Some countries have moved to ban or block certain markets entirely, and in the United States, the rapid growth of event contracts has sparked an ongoing fight between federal regulators and state authorities over whether these products are closer to financial instruments or unlicensed gambling.
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Place the ribs bone-side down on the indirect heat side of the grill.
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Having said that, no less than NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pretty much revealed the meat and bones of things earlier this week.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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“Device.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/device. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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